Why Do Fans Consider Superman as Henry Cavill’s Finest Even After Other Great Roles?

Published 12/23/2023, 11:50 AM EST

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After over a decade in Hollywood, Henry Cavill has become a fan favorite. While the star might be remembered for his role as DC’s classic superhero Superman, he has since moved on to other roles. Although the British actor seems to have wrapped up his grieving process rather quickly, the world could not let it go. While Cavill has not played the part in years, the role has hung over him like a shadow.

With a single role playing such a huge part in someone’s career, let us take a look at why fans cannot seem to forget his iconic role.

The reason Henry Cavill’s Superman was his best role

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Back in 2013, Henry Cavill took over the world as Superman. Zack Snyder’s choice for the Man of Steel role was so spot on that fans fell in love. For almost a decade, the actor was steadfast in the role. However, with a twist of fate, he ended up losing it. Although he might not have been the superhero anymore, his fans just could not let his portrayal of the iconic character go.

From his suave look to his charming personality, the actor stole the hearts of everyone who laid eyes on him. Well, many other grades had portrayed the role before none of them managed to leave a mark quite as huge as Cavill’s. Even his dedication to the role and effort to keep up appearances only added to his charm, and had fans shocked that he had gone the extra mile.

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Although the role had quite an impact on the world, Cavill faced struggles with playing such a beloved and well-known character

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Ever since Henry Cavill put on the iconic Superman cape, he understood that it came with a lot of responsibilities. From looking the part to losing himself in the role, the actor faced a lot of hardships during his stint as the character. Although it might have felt like carrying the world on his shoulders, he put on his bravest face and powered through the struggles.

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The pressure eventually did get to him as he ended up having issues with his body image. While that might have started due to him being a little overweight as a child, it spiraled into something much bigger. When he was playing the role, Cavill chose not to reveal the difficulties he was facing. He only started talking about things after he was pushed out of the role for James Gunn’s DC reboot plans.

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Prathika Prashant

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Prathika Prashant is an Entertainment Writer and Hollywood News Reporter at Netflix Junkie. Having 150+ articles to her name, her EdTech background helped her explore her love for writing. However, being a singer who can be seen covering her favorite songs in her free time is what truly got her into the glittery world of entertainment.

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